Atkinson v. Ledbetter

Based on the any evidence rule, the superior court affirmed the Department of Human Resources’ decision to suspend Atkinson’s in*742dividual portion of the Aid to Families of Dependent Children payments which she and her children were receiving. The DHR found that claimant failed to cooperate in establishing paternity for her out-of-wedlock child, Amy, frustrating its efforts to obtain financial aid for that child from the child’s father. See 42 USCA § 602 (a) (26) (B); 45 CFR § 232.12 (a) & (b).

Cooperate, as mandated by 45 CFR 232.12 and defined by this regulation, embraces the obligation of…